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Community 25 May 2016

Join the Jane Austen book club

Despite being nearly two decades after her death, Jane Austen’s legacy continues to live on – including right here in Auckland. Howick Library has captured her legacy by creating a Jane Austen book club.

Parks / Outdoors 25 May 2016

Hidden oasis in Symonds Street

Symonds Street Cemetery, a public park since 1908, is a tree-lined oasis in the heart of the city.

Community 23 May 2016

Community hub coming to Albany

Upper Harbour residents will benefit from a community facility to be built in Albany later this year.

Heritage 23 May 2016

Historic Waikumete ashes need sensitivity and respect

Nearly 1800 sets of ashes dating back to the 1920s buried in vaults at Waikumete Cemetery must be treated with sensitivity and respect.

Community 20 May 2016

Full steam ahead for the Half Moon Bay ferry pier

Construction has begun on the new Half Moon Bay ferry pier, which when complete will provide a new, modern and safer ferry experience for its users.

Business / Economy 19 May 2016

Awards shine light on local businesses

After months of nominations, public voting and mystery shoppers, Albert-Eden’s top businesses have been recognised at a special awards evening.

Arts 18 May 2016

Watch: Heroic effort to save 50s mosaic underway

Work is underway to preserve a large mosaic that many Aucklanders will remember from the foyer of the former Odeon Theatre on Queen Street.

Free 18 May 2016

Trees to return to Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill summit

A dawn planting ceremony next month will mark the first phase of returning a tree to the tihi (summit) of Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill.

Events

04 Oct 2023

Egyptian Mummy Papier Mache

Come and join us for a 2 day workshop making an Egyptian mummy out of papier mache, recyclable pl...

04 Oct 2023

HeritageTalk: The Snow Murders: greed, lies and violence in colonial Auckland

Sarah Ell is researching and writing a book about the Snow murders, which sheds light on race and...

04 Oct 2023

Peace, Love and Protest Badges - With Leela Bhai

Say it loud and proud, whether it’s a message of Peace, Love or Protest!

04 Oct 2023

Star Trek | Sci Fi at Stardome

The brash James T. Kirk tries to live up to his father's legacy, with Mr. Spock keeping him in ch...

04 Oct 2023

Warkworth's colourful past

Lyn Wade will talk about the life and times of local pioneering families.

04 Oct 2023 - 06 Dec 2023

Book Chat - Glen Eden Library

Come and join our Book Chat group, share your favourite reads and make friends with other enthusi...

16 Aug 2023 - 13 Dec 2023

Wriggle and Rhyme

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme designed to promote active movement for children aged 2 years an...

01 Feb 2023 - 06 Dec 2023

Book Chat - Papakura

Join us for a lively discussion of what we have all been reading.